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Credit: National Museums Scotland

‘Remarkable’ 1,000-year-old Pictish ring discovered at Scottish fort by amateur archaeologist

A 'remarkable' Pictish ring has been uncovered at a Moray fort previously thought to have been 'archaeologically vandalised' by the construction of a new town....
Black guillemot. Credit: Ben Andrew

Five seabird species added to the UK red list

Five seabird species have been added to the UK red list of birds most in need of conservation, the RSPB has announced. The Arctic Tern,...
Pre-conservation image of the lidded vessel from the Galloway Hoard. Credit Historic Environment Scotland

Viking-age treasure from Galloway Hoard travelled half the world to Scotland

Ten years after the discovery of the Viking-age Galloway Hoard in south Scotland, experts have revealed that part of the collection came from West Asia....
Charlie Maclean.

Charity founded by whisky writer Charlie Maclean helps bring clean water to nearly 2,000 after first year

A fledgling Scottish charity founded by iconic whisky writer Charlie Maclean has provided clean water for life to 1,847 Madagascans after just a year.  The...
Credit: Scottish Historic Buildings Trust & Richard Murphy Architects

Plans unveiled for Scotland’s first-ever fully digital museum

Plans have been unveiled for Scotland’s first-ever fully digital museum. The Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) has released plans and concept pictures for the regeneration...
Curators and conservators install a 4000-year-old Bronze Age necklace at The McManus in Dundee. Photo (c) Alan Richardson (1)

Bronze Age jewellery restored for the first time in thousands of years

An early Bronze Age necklace and bracelet have been painstakingly restored to their original form by museum experts. The jewellery will be seen in its...

March exhibitions at The Open Eye Gallery in Edinburgh

The Open Eye Gallery - 10-27 March Coast and Clouds by Sarah Carrington Breaking Clouds, triptych, oil and mixed media with...

The National Wallace Monument celebrates Scotland’s heroines for International Woman’s Day on 8th March

Marking International Women's Day, on 8th March, the National Wallace Monument in Stirling will present special live actor performances as part of its Scotland's Heroines...

Brown-Foreman appoint new whisky maker for Scotch portfolio

Brown-Forman has announced the appointment of Rachel Barrie as whisky maker for its Scotch whisky portfolio which includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries, effective...

Scottish Opera’s youth company present Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas

Scottish Opera’s Connect Company – made up of talented young singers, instrumentalists and stage managers aged between 16 and 21 – presents Purcell’s chamber opera,...

A new bridge has been installed at Balgavies Loch wildlife reserve

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has replaced a bridge over a burn at Balgavies Loch Reserve near Forfar.               The...

Charles Hamilton Ltd launch The Isles

Charles Hamilton Ltd has announced the addition of 'The Isles' edition to its regional malt and grain whisky range. The new Isles release extends the...

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